Childminder in Sutton

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder has good relationships with the children and their families. The children settle well and are happy to enter the childminder's home, running in to play with their friends. They show they feel safe by confidently selecting what they would like to do. The childminder knows the children well and what they are interested in. However, she does not use this information to plan activities that are suitable for their age and stage of their development. The aims of the activities are too challenging for the children. For example, children are given resources that are too difficult for them. As a result, the children lose interest in their play. Consequently, their development is not promoted as well as possible.

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The provision requires improvement

The children enjoy being outside. They laugh as they explore the mud kitchen in the rain and kick a ball to each other. The childminder encourages them to plant seeds. This helps the children explore different textures, which the childminder has identified as something she would like them to experience. They take turns on the ride-on toys. The children are kind to each other and are learning to be polite. For example, they sign 'please' when asking for something.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not always provide a well-designed curriculum that builds on what the children already know and can do. For example, she uses phonics flashcards with young toddlers. The childminder's intention to develop phonics knowledge is not well matched to the children's stage of development. As a result, children are not supported to make consistently good progress. n The childminder provides some opportunities for children to develop skills in expressive arts and design. The children enjoy playing with figures in a doll's house and re-enact scenes from daily life. They use their creative skills to make marks with colours. Children learn to express themselves and and explore their own ideas. n The childminder teaches the children to consider the impact of their actions on others. She encourages them to take turns when adding shapes onto a shape stacker and supports children to use their communication skills to express how

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they are feeling when they get upset. The childminder also works in partnership with parents to agree on strategies to manage children's behaviour. This helps children to gain an understanding of the expectations of their behaviour. n The childminder provides healthy options for the children's meals. She plans a well-balanced menu and caters for different dietary requirements. Children enjoy a choice of fresh fruit for snacks. However, the children do not always have free access to fresh drinking water. n The children joyfully join in with the childminder as they sing their favourite songs and follow the actions. They move their bodies while they jump, hop and

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3 May 2024 stamp. The childminder leaves gaps when she sings to encourage children to fill in the missing word. n The childminder has completed numerous training courses to progress her professional development. She networks with local childminders to share ideas and suggestions to improve practice. However, she does not evaluate her provision effectively to ensure the training is fully embedded and effective in practice. n The childminder takes the children to many different groups each morning. Children have the opportunity to mix with other children during these outings. They learn about different communities and increase their understanding of the lives of others. This helps them learn about life in modern Britain. n Parents are positive about the childminder. They say the childminder keeps them informed about their children's development through daily conversation and photographs. They appreciate the homely environment the childminder provides

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need to do better?

and value the warm, nurturing relationships she has with the children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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Due date

ensure that fresh drinking water is accessible and available to children 17/05/2024

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Due date

improve the quality of teaching to consistently provide a varied and stimulating range of learning experiences that provide challenge and maintain the interests of all children. 17/05/2024

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should:

n strengthen systems to evaluate and improve the quality of care and education provided.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2594762 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 10339432 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2022. She lives in the London Borough of Sutton. She provides childcare on weekdays for most of the year.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector and the childminder discussed the intent of the childminder's curriculum. n The quality of education was observed and the inspector assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views on the setting with the inspector. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable.

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Inspection activities

3 May 2024 We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Inspection activities

3 May 2024 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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